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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Monday Reveal, Walker Round Up And Other Things

It's Monday again, Imaginarians and this chica does not want to move. I wish I could have remained all snugged up in my bed, but I got to pay my bills. I did have a great weekend, though. I finally caught up on Vikings and finished The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw. It's about the lobstermen of Maine. What a great, great book. For those of you who aren't familiar with her, she was one of the first female captains of the Gloucester sword boat fleet and captained the Hannah Boden, sister ship of the ill-fated Andrea Gail from Sebatian Junger's book Perfect Storm. An amazing and strong woman. In fact she is the perfect seque into my next topic, my A to Z theme reveal.

My awesome friend Mina Lobo from Some Dark Romantic and the equally incredible David Macauley from Brits in the USA co-hosted a blog hop last week in which the participants revealed the themes for the big A to Z Challenge. I am horribly, horribly late, but I wanted to participate any way. Last year my theme was strong women and this year is a further exploration of that theme. I am posting about Powerful Women Of Hollywood, examining the women who influence film and television through their writing, directing, producing, acting and musical talents and expertise. I hope you enjoy my look at these 26 amazing women.

SPOILERS AHOY (I MEAN IT. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT AS I CAN"T KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT)

Okay, it is Dead Time. Holy guacamole what an episode last night. Merle knew deep down that Rick would never have the stomach to turn Michonne over to Governor Psycho Pants, so he played the heavy. He shouldered the burden by cold-cocking my katana girl and hauling her to the meet and greet site. I really admire her composure and the way she kept her head throughout, especially when Merle's hot-wiring attracted that swarm of walkers. She had the best zombies kills of the night, decapitating one with a wire and smashing the head of another with her boot. All while tied up. Badass to the bone, I tell you.

Merle had me blinking a few times when he let Michonne go before they even made it to Ground Zero. I could see that they had been building up to something like this with Merle ever since he escaped the gladiator games in Circus Woodbury. He was reunited with Daryl and could see how the months they'd been apart changed his little brother, even if at first he reviled those changes. But the way he went out, taking out as many of the Gov's henchmen as he could before finally going down in dirty ass fight with the Gov, who bit off Merle's finger, then spit them out ala Mike Tyson. Ewww!!

Most heartbreaking was seeing Daryl discover his brother. Norman Reedus gave one of the most poignant and wrenching performances of this season. I was almost in tears, then remembered it was Merle and stopped. Still, in spite of his assholishness, Merle took a huge one for Team Prison.

Glenn and Maggie are getting married!! I love how he got the ring too. Those walkers have to be good for something, he cut the finger right off and took that diamond. And Rick, giving that awesome speech about how their group was the greater good, that he was not their governor to tell them how to live, that they made their decisions together. High Fives! Man, I am DYING for the finale. You know, I can't believe its the finale already and Sundays are going to be taken over by the godawful Mad Men. If I had more time, I would enunciate each of the one thousand reasons why I hate this show and wish it would get cancelled.

SPOILERS OVER

Yesterday, I went bowling for my nephew, Cameron's B-Day. what a blast! I bowled a 113 and a 103 respectively. Not bad. How was your weekend? Anything cool? Do you hate Mondays like I do?

34 comments:

I like your theme!You know, at this rate I'll never have to catch up on The Walking Dead - I'll just read your posts on Monday.I am behind on Vikings - I've been recording them, but not had time to watch. This is why it's easier for me to wait until they hit NetFlix. I can get a whole season and watch it at work.

I shall miss Merle. I thought Michael Rooker really brought a lot to the character despite his propensity for personal amputations. It's very touching that he went out in a blaze of glory to make sure his brother would have the best chance possible.

Also - I was wrecked after Walking Dead last night. WRECKED. Poor Merle and Daryl. GAH. Did you watch Talking Dead immediately after? They had the actor who plays Merle on, Michael Rooker, and tell you what: he's a real charismatic son of a gun. Whenever he spoke, folks were listening to attentively you coulda heard a pin drop. Or maybe they're just ascared of the feller. ;-)

I was sad too after watching Daryl. That scene was just so powerful and intense. I did see Michael on Talking Dead. He's a graduate of my alma mater's Theater School and he really is that charismatic in person. I saw him a in a great little film called Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. He is just amazing.

I think your A-Z theme is just brilliant and perfectly suited to your fierce feminism. I can't think of a blogger more accurately and passionately attuned to the impact of women on film and television. I'm very eager to see what talents you've spotlighted.

Awesome theme :) I'm taking a blog break during April but I wish everyone well with t heir adventures.

I was sure Daryl would end up killing Merle; but I'm really glad it was zombie Merle. This will allow Daryl to believe his brother redeemed himself, and lets him know his brother is gone for good. He can keep growing as a better person now. I really loved Merle's answer to Mishonne: I want my brother and my brother wants the prison. Made Merle not just a heartless bastard.

I had a feeling it would come down to daryl v Merle and I am so happy that Daryl had to kill zombie Merle. His breakdown had me near tears, such great acting from Reedus. I loved the whole conversation between Merle and Michonne. Danai and Michael had great chemistry together. Merle came around right in the end and Daryl is going to really grow from this.

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